Road tripping is one of my favorite ways to do a budget-friendly trip! You can go at your own pace, go exactly where you want to go, and you even get to pick the music! But packing for a road trip is often different than packing for a week abroad (for starters, you have an…
Dreaming of traveling more but spending less? You’re not alone. I’ve been there, too! I had debt, no one to split costs with, and on top of that, I’m a teacher! But traveling cheap is possible without sacrificing comfort or missing out on cool experiences. So, whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a bucket-list…
While New England “offers” us a variety of weather all year round, every summer we’re reminded that we don’t always have to travel far to have an epic trip. Summer is the perfect time for a roadtrip or long weekend through some of our favorite coastal towns. And since Boston is only an hour or…
The 4th of July lands on a Friday this year – hello, long weekend! It’s the perfect excuse to stretch your PTO and sneak away for a summer escape. Whether you’re craving a classic fireworks-and-flag-waving weekend or something completely different (like tacos in Mexico City or tapas in Barcelona), I’ve rounded up the best July…
Sometimes your next destination chooses you. Nine months ago, we scored an unbelievable flight deal – $400 roundtrip from Boston to Madrid via TAP Portugal – and suddenly we were planning a week in Spain. This was one of those rare trips where everything felt spontaneous, a little magical, and surprisingly affordable. If you’re planning…
If you’ve been holding off on your dream trip because it feels too expensive, I’ve got good news: Your 2026 travel bucket list doesn’t have to break the bank. Yes, safaris, overwater bungalows, and epic road trips can be affordable – with the right timing, strategy, and mindset. As a budget traveler who’s obsessed with…
We took the red eye to Reykjavik – overnight from Boston – and arrived at what our bodies knew was 2 AM. How were we not going to waste our whole first day sleeping or being too tired to enjoy anything?? Jet lag is the ultimate travel buzzkill – especially after international flights when you’re…
Let’s be honest—budget travel doesn’t mean bare-bones travel. It means being smart about where your money goes so you can do more, see more, and stress less. I’ve been on trips where every penny counted (like backpacking through Europe) and others where I gave myself room to splurge a little (like honeymooning in Greece). Along…
Two weeks in Croatia gave me a glimpse into everything from dramatic coastlines to historic cities to sleepy beach towns—and I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. If you’re dreaming of a trip that blends adventure with stunning views, this guide is for you. Beast and I took the train to Croatia from…
The secret to budget travel? It’s not just about scoring cheap deals—it’s knowing where to book (and how to work the system). These are the best travel booking sites for budget travelers that I trust again and again and that actually save me money on flights, stays, and everything in between. Plus, I’m spilling my…
